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The 50m overflow channel in the Wairoa River bar aims to improve flood management.
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Watch: Gang president's patch seized under new insignia ban
Armed police stood guard as the patched members were led out in handcuffs.
How one policeman’s campaign changed a death-trap highway
Steven Knox joined the police to improve the roads after losing a close friend in a crash.
'We will not take those roads back' Mayor Tracey Collis adamant on stance if proposed toll is approved
Can Tararua District afford both a toll on the highway and maintenance on other routes?
Givealittle funds raised to support man's cancer battle shifts to buy his coffin
Tens of thousands raised for cancer battler Jason Hooker used to make him comfortable.
Neil Kirton: Hawke's Bay councils 'gamble' on urban development
OPINION: Napier's vote is 'akin to a high-stakes game of poker'.
Wyn Drabble: US election’s bad news sparked search for better news
OPINION: 'I might even just make up a news story - just to lighten the mood.'
Gang members warn of potential violence as new patch laws enforced
'I can't see this lasting unless they have a budget to lock fullas up in jail.'
Logging firm in receivership ordered to pay $330k for worker's death - but can't afford a fine
Jake William Duncan died on a Hawke's Bay forestry site in 2021.
Ashley Clinton celebrates landmark achievement in waterway health
Special site captures and treats water from about 180ha of Tukipo catchment.
Hawke's Bay art scene blooms with Art Farm's first night market
Mushroom farm-turned-creative hub for local artists will soon host its first night market.
Waipawa's missing artwork sought
'They were always intended for the public to enjoy, but they are meant to be together.'
The Art Farm
A former mushroom farm turned creative hub for local artists hosts its first night market. Video / Rafaella Melo
Police chasing culprit behind spate of five Hawke's Bay fires
'We want whoever is responsible to be caught.'
Napier teen up for People Choice Award with Spark Christmas art comp
Organisers were 'blown away' by the creativity and passion displayed in the entries.
Liam Brown overwhelmed by acknowledgements
Liam's a bit of a high achiever in academics and sports.
Dannevirke hosts annual marching open day
Leisure marching is for fun, fitness and friendship.
NPC Awards: Fakatava's second chance despite injury
The Magpies half was the NPC's player of the year in 2021. He's in line again in 2024.
Mixed weather for big weekend of events in Hawke's Bay
Summer Regatta sailing and kahawai fishing are features of a busy weekend.
Should over 65s get free parking? Petition presented to Hastings council
Hastings council to consider free parking for Super Gold cardholders after one man's push.
'Our hearts are shattered': Inspiration for iconic statue dies aged 86
Mei Whaitiri became the model for Pania when she was a 13-year-old high school student.
'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new law
Gang patches can no longer be worn in public.
Mongrel Mob member claims to successfully flout new gang patch ban
Cherie Kurarangi has a brief encounter with cops.
Hastings crash leaves one seriously injured
Crash in Hastings: One seriously injured at Williams St and Pakowhai Rd intersection.
CHB photographers collaborate for two good causes
“We are thrilled to showcase the incredible talent of our local photographers”.
Santa's summer grotto and Mrs Claus' bar hop highlight festive fun
Napier CBD to celebrate Christmas with a month of events, starting November 23.
Choppers help battle two scrub fires in northern Hawke's Bay, at least one suspicious
Choppers have helped firefighters battle two scrub fires near Wairoa. One is suspicious.
Boy, 8, killed in suspicious circumstances can now be named
'Monster', was shouted in court as a 25-year-old woman appeared in relation to his death.
Napier keeps controversial site in strategy plan, Hastings votes no to building on fertile land
Two proposed residential development sites in Havelock North were removed from the FDS.
Hawke’s Bay’s first Bitcoin ATM ‘performing well’, more on the way
Bitcoin has surged since the US election. Hawke's Bay now has its own Bitcoin ATM.
One region expected to be real test for gang-patch ban
'The younger ones are quite likely to be more militant about it.'
'Apex predator': Shark expert's warning after diver killed at great white hot spot
Family members have described victim Jade Dixon as 'tough as old boots'.